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How Much Do You Know About Poverty?

Question One:

In the U.S., 22% of children live in poverty, compared to under 5% in Western Europe.



Question Two:

In 2011, the government reported that 15% of the total U.S. population, or 46 million people, live with incomes below the official poverty line.

Question Three:

1 in 4 African Americans and Hispanics are poor.

Question Four:

Overall, about 1 in 8 people are poor.

Question Five:

The smallest portion of poor people are white.